MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business rigorously follows the Italian government and WHO regulations and instructions for dealing with the current Covid-19 situation.
Please refer to the FAQs below in order to collect more information on our Specialising Masters and check back regularly on this page for new updates.
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On campus kick off dates
The kick off date for FINTECH and IMIFRIM is 11/10/2021 on campus.
The kick off date for International Masters in Big Data, IMSCPM, IMIE, IM4, IMMCM is 25/10/2021 on campus.
The kick off date for International Masters in Sustainiability, IMCYM, IMDT and Full Time MBA is 03/11/2021 on campus.
Online kick off dates
The kick off date for International Masters in Big Data, IMMCM and Full Time MBA is 27/09/2021 online.
The kick off date for IMSCPM, IMIE, IM4 is 28/09/2021 online.
The kick off date for International Masters in Sustainiability, IMCYM, IMDT is 04/10/2021 online.
IMLUX
The kick-off date of the programme in France is 04/10/2021 at NEOMA Business School, Reims.
The start date of the second semester in Milan will be defined in the future.
See answer above, "What is the exact start date of the programs?", for the on campus kick off dates.
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The Tuition Fee paid by the Participant/Sponsor will be refundable only if the VISA application was submitted and rejected no later than 30 November 2021. The refund will be issued only upon and after the presentation of the official visa refusal letter of the Italian Embassy/Consulate to MIP proving the refusal of the visa request.
It being expressly understood that, in case the VISA request applications have been submitted later than the above-mentioned date, MIP will not provide the Participant with any reimbursement, but the Participant will be given the option to join the program in the 2022 intake or attend the entire program online in the 2021 intake itself.
IMLUX
Students are expected to be in campus at NEOMA Business School, Reims starting from the October 4th, 2021.
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We don’t generally recommend this as the workload for the programme is quite high, even in the first month of online studies.
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If the school is unable to start the programme as planned, candidates will have the option of deferring their participation to the September 2022 intake.
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The standard amount of time given to candidates to confirm their participation is 15 days from receipt of the admission offer. A short extension of this deadline can be requested in case you are applying for an education loan, external scholarship etc. or any other viable reason.
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Usually candidates are expected to graduate by 15 July of the concerned year to be able to join the September intake however, they will be given extra time to complete their exams and obtain a provisional degree/certificate.
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We encourage you to apply and secure an offer anyway. In case you are unable to arrive on campus on time, your offer will be valid for the September 2022 intake.
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Once admitted, candidates can defer their admission to the following year. They can retain the same tuition fee (if any increases should occur for the following intake) only by paying the first instalment to confirm their participation in 2021 itself.
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We understand that many test centres across the world are closed and that online testing facilities are limited. Candidates who have studied in the English language are usually not required to provide any English test certificates as long as they pass the motivational interview. Candidates who are required to provide one will be given the time until July 2021 to provide the test results and we can accept various tests scores like IELTS,TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge ESOL, Duolingo and/or you can take our internal English test.
IMPM
We understand that many test centres across the world are closed and that online testing facilities are limited. Candidates can apply without an IELTS/TOEFL score and can be admitted on a conditional basis but they will be required to submit an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 89 before the start of the program as it is a mandatory requirement for the UK visa for Non-EU candidates.
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The Tuition Fee paid by the Participant/Sponsor will be refundable only if the VISA application was submitted and rejected no later than 30 November 2021. The refund will be issued only upon and after the presentation of the official visa refusal letter of the Italian Embassy/Consulate to MIP proving the refusal of the visa request.
It being expressly understood that, in case the VISA request applications have been submitted later than the above-mentioned date, MIP will not provide the Participant with any reimbursement, but the Participant will be given the option to join the program in the 2022 intake or attend the entire program online in the 2021 intake itself.
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Yes, after graduation you will be entitled to apply for an extension called the Job Search/Students’ Entrepreneurship visa, which can be granted for up to one year and will allow you to stay in Italy legally while looking for work or to set up your own business. With this permit, you will also be allowed to accept work.
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A Study permit is granted for the duration of your studies with us. Upon completion of your studies, you will be entitled to either an Awaiting Employment permit (1 year) or a work permit for the duration of your work contract. We expect regulations to remain unchanged. After 6 years of consecutive residency in Italy, you can apply for the permanent residence permit and we expect no changes to this policy.
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Yes, upon completion of your masters at Politecnico di Milano you will be untitled to be hired in Italy outside of the migration quota.
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The Career Development Center is facing the emergency period by going digital in order to guarantee continuity to its activities, such as Virtual Career Fairs, Remote Consultancy Projects, online Careers Workshops and Company Presentations, and one-to-one Consultancy, depending on the programme.
MIP is giving continuity to its didactic activities in compliance with the safety regulations in force in Italy. Thanks to its innovative digital approach, MIP will be able to guarantee continuity to careers activities by switching them into digital if made necessary by the current emergency situation.
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After graduation, you will still have access to MIP Digital Platforms (e.g. Flexa), where the employers in MIP's network post opportunities suitable for MIP students and graduates; in addition, you will still have access to other Digital Career portals partnering with the Career Development Center, allowing you to research job and internship opportunities, graduate programmes and to take part in virtual and in-presence networking events at international level. Moreover, as a Graduate, you will still have the possibility to attend a selection of career and networking events.
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Students are eligible to carry out an internship in Italy only if they own a study visa and a residency permit (obtainable in Italy a few months after their arrival).
Students willing to carry out the internship in their country or in another foreign country must know that in this case the internship cannot be activated in agreement with Politecnico di Milano nor with MIP as a promoter. However, students are allowed to do an internship in their own country or to carry out a consulting project with Italian companies.
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In order to facilitate the online attendance, all the lessons will be recorded. Furthermore, in the case of disadvantaged time zones, the student can take advantage of the pre-recorded lessons and the absence will be not counted.
The class schedule can vary compared to the canonical 9h00-16h00 . Furthermore, lessons can be scheduled on Saturdays to guarantee the access to the bigger number of participants (depending of the Italy time zone). If necessary, lessons will be alternated between morning and afternoon.
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Exams will be conducted online via Zoom according to the correct time zone for the candidates.
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The university is identifying appropriate spaces in which to run classes to assure social distancing, and is also designing classes through a combination of physical and digital tools to ensure that classes can be run without any impact on the safety of MIP staff, students or professors.
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Depending on the program in question the students will have the chance to take part in the experiential activities such as the exchange programs or the study tours.
The international exchange programs will be held face-to-face or online depending on MIP and the host school. If the pandemic continues, the study tours will be held in person (if the situation allows it) or online but with the chance of participating in person the next year. In case of return to normality, the study tours will be organised in presence. Therefore, the students who decided to join the programme completely online may miss the international opportunities.
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After graduation you might be eligible for an extra-curricular internship in Italy; outside Italy, you would need to refer to the local labour/internship laws.
Candidates have up to 8 months after program completion to undertake an internship which can be activated at Politecnico di Milano. In this way, candidates have the possibility to renew their student visa for up to 8 months to take up an internship in addition to the Job Search/Students’ Entrepreneurship visa extension
The above mentioned information are applicable only for candidates attending the program face to face in Italy.
The International Students Office aims at supporting the student community during the current health emergency and associated travel restrictions.
In this page, you will find updates and information on governmental provisions and regulations to halt the spread of the virus, travel information, useful websites and our services in this period.
Last updated May 3, 2022
The information available at this page can also be found at the following official websites:
Click here to read the prevention and protection measures taken by MIP to contain the spread of Covid-19.
On May 1, in accordance with the government’s reopening plan, most restrictions have been lifted. From May 1 to June 15:
Green Passes are no longer required, except for health workers and visitors of elderly care structures.
For more information on the vaccination campaign, the Green Pass and other topics, check the relative section below.
We strongly recommend all students enroll into the National Healthcare System (NHS), which gives access to free visits at a general practitioner of choice and reduced fees on specialized visits. Non-EU students can enroll after applying for the permit of stay in Italy. Learn more about it at the Health Cover section or download the guide on how to enroll.
Immuni is the exposure notification App of the Italian government, developed by the Extraordinary Commissioner for the COVID-19 Emergency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry for Innovation Technology and Digitalization.
Its purpose is to notify users at risk of carrying the virus as early as possible, in order to minimize its spread and facilitate an early diagnosis. To learn more about how it works, visit Immuni's official website at https://www.immuni.italia.it/.
While downloading the App is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended by the Italian government, as every single user increases its overall effectiveness.
You can also use it to request your Digital Green Certificate if you have a tessera sanitaria (NHS Italian health card).
The current regulations allow all travellers to enter Italy, and will be valid until May 31, 2022.
You may enter Italy if you do not show any Covid-19 symptoms and if you meet any of the following requirements:
Find below our full guidelines:
You should always check which restrictions are in place for the country you are travelling from, before making arrangements, by filling out the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ questionnaire.
It is important to point out that many countries, both EU and Non-EU, may have stricter regulations in place in regards to entry or transit. For this reason, we recommend to always check with the relative authority in the country of transit or destination, to know what the requirements for entry are.
VISA
For your visa application, visit the page of the Italian Consulate/Embassy operating in your area to learn where a visa appointment can be scheduled. For initial visa information visit the “Visa for Italy” website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en
Here you can find instructions on what to do if you are worried about the virus outbreak, if you are showing respiratory infection symptoms, or if an acquaintance was diagnosed with the COVID-19.
MIP CONTACTS
MIP has appointed Simona Strepparola as “Contact person for Covid-19” (e-mail: strepparola@mip.polimi.it; ph. +39 331 889 2068)
The Covid representatives’s role is to interact with the Department of Prevention (DdP) of local health authorities for the management of any suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19.
WHAT TO DO
If you suspect you have contracted the virus, do not go to the hospital.
Instead, contact by phone one of the following:
Follow the instructions you receive from them. In the meantime, you should stay at home and try to keep a distance from your flatmates, if any. Call the national emergency number 112 only if you need immediate assistance, that is, if you need an ambulance straight away.
As soon as you can, please write to strepparola@mip.polimi.it to inform us and to receive support.
If you do contract the virus, you will have to follow the guidelines of the health authority who has assessed you. If you have minor or no symptoms, as a rule, you can expect to be required to do the following:
Please write to strepparola@mip.polimi.it to inform us and to receive support.
Health Ministry Number (for general information in Italian, English and Chinese): 1500
After hour on-call doctor in Milan: 116 117
Regional Healthcare Number: 800 89 45 45
Emergency Number: 112
In addition to the general healthcare glossary on the ISO webpage, find here a glossary pertaining to the covid-19 emergency, which will help you communicate your needs or issues to sellers and doctors.
| Fever | Febbre |
| Headache | Mal di testa |
| Dry cough | Tosse secca |
| Cold | Raffreddore |
| Flu | Influenza |
| Lungs | Polmoni |
| Short breath | Respiro corto |
| Fatigue | Affaticamento |
| I feel pain here | Ho un dolore qui |
| Face mask | Mascherina* |
| Hand sanitizer | Gel disinfettante |
| Do you speak English? | Parla inglese? |
*In Italy, face masks can be bought at pharmacies and parapharmacies
Below you find general information on what to do in case you are a positive case or a close contact, but please note that you should follow the instructions your GP or the health authority gives you.
A note: “self-isolation” refers to the period of isolation for confirmed positive cases; “quarantine” refers to the period of isolation for healthy people, necessary to monitor suspected cases.
WHAT IF I’M A POSITIVE CASE?
You must undergo a a period of self-isolation for:
Self-isolation can end with a negative molecular or antigen swab test. The test to end self-isolation can be taken at:
WHAT IF I'M A CONTACT OF A POSITIVE CASE?
You must remain under health surveillance for 10 days from the last contact with the positive case, which means that you must use only FFP2 masks for that period.
If you are asymptomatic, you don't need to interrupt your work activities. If you start showing symptoms, you should take an antigen or molecular test and, if you are still symptomatic, take another test on the 5th day after your last contact with the positive case.
Source: Regione Lombardia
The Covid-19 Green Certificate (or “Green Pass”) is a certificate that, until May 1, allowed citizens to access certain services within Italy. Currently, it can still be useful for international travel. It can be issued by the Italian health authorities to attest you have either:
The Green Pass obtained from vaccination or recovery is called “Super Green Pass” or “Green Pass Rafforzato”.
The Green Pass obtained from a negative swab test is called “Green Pass Base”.
The Italian Green Certificateis also valid internationally, making it easier to travel within the EU. However for international travel, make sure to have a Green Pass that is compliant with the EU regulations. When it comes to vaccination, some Schengen countries may not accept the Italian Green Pass obtainable after one vaccine shot or one that has been obtained after a Covishield vaccination, but only one that attests you have completed your vaccination cycle with an EMA approved vaccine since at least 14 days.
The regulations are in continuous evolution. For more information contact greenpass@mip.polimi.it.
With regard to accepted vaccination certificates, note that, according to what is set out in Recommendation (EU) no. 2021/816 dated 20 May 2021, vaccination certificates must indicate the following:
Vaccination certificates, both digital and on paper, must be written in one of the following languages:
Should the student’s certificate not be written in one of these languages, it must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Vaccination certificates have the same validity as the Covid-19 Green Pass (EU Digital COVID Certificate) issued by Italy’s authorities.
For the purposes above, as of today, the vaccines accepted to enter Italy:
Certificates stating that the holder has recovered from Covid-19 (Certificate of Recovery) must contain the following:
Certificates of Recovery from Covid-19, both digital and on paper, must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Certificates of Recovery have the same validity as Italy’s Covid-19 Green Pass.
Please note: even if you have a foreign vaccination or recovery certificate that has the same validity as an Italian Green Pass, you should still request to the local health office (ATS) the conversion of your certificate into a Green Pass.
HOW TO GET AN EQUIVALENT GREEN PASS
If you need an equivalent Green Pass, please go to this link: https://covid.ats-milano.it/?q=segnalazione_certificazione_verde_covid19
The link will open up a questionnaire, and you must fill in all the fields. If you have received the vaccine abroad, please answer YES to the question “Are you already vaccinated?”. This will open up a menu where you can insert the data about your vaccination and upload the certificate stating that you have been vaccinated.
If, instead, you have recovered from Covid-19, please answer YES to the question “Have you been infected with Covid-19 within the past year?”. Here also, you will be shown a menu where you can input information about your recovery and upload your positive and negative tests.
ATS Milano will process your information and, if the certificate from a foreign issuer complies with the Italian Ministerial Circular's requirements, you will be issued with an equivalent Green Pass.
All students who have a fiscal code can book an anti-Covid-19 vaccination through the platform prenotazionevaccinicovid.regione.lombardia.it.
You can book an appointment:
You can write to greenpass@mip.polimi.it to receive further guidance.
BOOSTER DOSE FOR CITIZENS VACCINATED WITH NON-EMA APPROVED VACCINES
If you have been vaccinated with a vaccine not approved by EMA in the last 180 days, you do not need to book through the platform: you can visit any vaccination hub with your passport and fiscal code to receive your booster dose.
If you have been vaccinated with a vaccine not approved by EMA since more than 180 days, you need to book an appointment through the platform.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR VACCINATION: STUDENTS WITH AN ITALIAN HEALTH CARD ("tessera sanitaria")
To book your vaccination, go to prenotazionevaccinicovid.regione.lombardia.it and click on “Book the vaccine” (“Prenota il vaccino anti covid-19”). A new page will open where you are asked for your fiscal code and Italian health card number. You can find this number on the back of your health card. Input these data and proceed.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR VACCINATION: STUDENTS NOT ENROLLED IN THE ITALIAN NATIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
To book your vaccination, you need to have your Italian fiscal code. You should have received instructions from the ISO on how to obtain it. For more information, you can write to iso@mip.polimi.it.
Go to prenotazionevaccinicovid.regione.lombardia.it and click on “Book the vaccine” (“Prenota il vaccino anti covid-19”).
A new page will open. Click on “If you are a foreign citizen in possession of the STP/ENI code, an Italian Tax Code... you can book your appointment at the following link."
In the next page, you will to select one of the options:
Should you be unable to access the booking page with this method, it means you must pre-register first, by clicking on “If you are unable to log in, you will need to request the booking enablement at the following link."
In the new page, fill out the fields with your data. Please note that you should insert an Italian phone number.
The pre-registration process takes 24 to 48 hours, after which you will be able to book your vaccination on the platform following the instructions outlined above.
For any trouble with the booking, you have to call the regional number 800 894545 (from an Italian phone number only).
OBTAIN THE GREEN PASS AFTER VACCINATION IN ITALY
Within a few days of your vaccination, you will be able to download your Green Pass at https://www.dgc.gov.it/spa/public/home. Click on "Utente non iscritto al SSN vaccinato in Italia" and insert your fiscal code and date of vaccination.
The Italian government has signed an agreement with many pharmacies to provide antigen rapid tests, valid for the issue of digital certifications, at lower prices. Ctizens up to 18 years old can access rapid tests for €8, while older citizens can purchase them for €15.
Below you find a general list of private clinics that offer many types of covid-19 testing.
Please note that this list should not be used as reference in case you need to get tested to end your self-isolation. For guidance on how to end your self-isolation effectively, please refer to the relative guide under the TRAVEL section.
MIP TESTING HUB – Free antigen rapid test for international students for classes at MIP
Located in Stazione Centrale
Opening hours: Mon-Thu, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
The test is free of charge, and an appointment is required. You must not have covid-19 symptoms to access, nor be under self-isolation. Bring your passport and fiscal code (if any).
Refer to your Program Office for full information.
CROCE ROSSA – Free walk-in antigen rapid test
Located at Piazza Duca D'Aosta (in front of Stazione Centrale, MM2-MM3)
Opening hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, every day
The test is free of charge, and no appointment nor referral is required. You must not have covid-19 symptoms to access, nor be under self-isolation. If you need the written test result, bring with you your health card or fiscal code.
PHARMACIES – antigen rapid test within walking distance of MIP
Farmacia San Luca - Via Antonio Carnevali, 70. E-mail: farmacia.sanluca@libero.it
Farmacia Imbriani - Via degli Imbriani, 35. E-mail: farma.imb@gmail.com
PHARMACIES - accredited pharmacies in Milan
Farmacia Aperta - Look for the one closest to you. An appointment is usually required.
CENTRO MEDICO SANTAGOSTINO
Servizi Covid-19 - Centro Medico Santagostino
PCR test – 75€ (result in 3 working days)
PCR test Express – 90€ (result on the next day, before midnight)
Antigen rapid test – 30€
Serological test – 30€
ISTITUTO AUXOLOGICO ITALIANO
SEROLOGICAL TESTING AND SWABBING FOR COVID-19 AT AUXOLOGICO | Auxologico
PCR test – 90€ (result on the next day)
Antigen rapid test – 45€
Serological test – 40€ (result in 24 hours)
*Patients who do not have a tax code, can fill out the lab results delivery form with the temporary tax code they were given upon admission and that is shown in the invoice.
CUP SOLIDALE
Tampone Covid 19 Molecolare (Pcr) a Milano prenotazione immediata
PCR test – starting at 90€ (test result ready the next day)
Antigen rapid test – 45€
Serological test – 35€
GRUPPO SAN DONATO
Prenotazione Tampone Nasofaringeo per COVID-19 negli ospedali Gruppo San Donato
Test sierologico COVID-19 negli ospedali Gruppo San Donato
Go to the booking page. In the seach bar, write “sars-cov” and choose among the 3 available options.
PCR test – starting at 80€ (result in 72h)
Antigenic rapid test – 36€
Serological test – 46€ (result in 48h)
SYNLAB ITALIA
Synlab Italia - Modalità di accesso al servizio di tamponi Covid - Lombardia
PCR test – 50€ (result starting from 24 hours later)
PCR test with guaranteed result – 100€ (result in 24 hours, downloadable online)
Result in English – surcharge 10€
PCR and serological tests can be booked through the APP MYSYNLAB or the website www.syncoda.synlab.it.
